Project Risks CT-UT Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · easy

   Which scenario best illustrates a project risk during the execution of a usability testing session?

   • AThe test environment is quiet and free from distractions
   • BThe test moderator has extensive experience with the product being tested
   • CThe usability test script includes clear instructions for each task
   • DA participant's internet connection drops during a remote usability test
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2. 12application · medium

   A usability test is being conducted for a new website. The test moderator is also the product manager and has a strong interest in the website's success. What is the most significant risk in this situation?

   • AThe moderator may unintentionally bias the participants or interpret the results in a way that favors the product.
   • BThe participants may not trust the moderator because they are not an independent observer.
   • CThe moderator may not be familiar with the test protocol.
   • DThe test will take longer because the moderator has other responsibilities.
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4. 13expert · medium

   A usability team is conducting a study for a new healthcare portal. The target users include both patients and healthcare providers. The team has a limited budget and must decide between conducting separate tests for each group or a single test with both groups. What is the most significant risk of combining both groups in a single test?

   • AThe tasks and scenarios may not be relevant to both groups, leading to confusion and invalid results.
   • BThe test will take longer because there are more participants.
   • CThe participants may not feel comfortable sharing the same room.
   • DThe results will be biased because the moderator cannot focus on both groups equally.
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5. 14application · medium

   A usability team is planning a study for a mobile banking app. The project timeline is tight, and the team has only two weeks to recruit participants, run sessions, and report findings. The recruitment budget is limited, and the target users are busy professionals. Which risk is most likely to affect the project, and what is the best mitigation?

   • AThe app may have too many usability issues to test in the time available; mitigate by reducing the number of test tasks.
   • BParticipants may drop out at the last minute, causing schedule delays; mitigate by over-recruiting and having backup participants on standby.
   • CThe team may not have enough time to analyze data; mitigate by skipping video analysis and relying on notes only.
   • DThe test environment may not be compatible with all devices; mitigate by testing on only one device model.
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6. 15expert · medium

   A usability team is planning a study for a new e-commerce website. The project has a fixed deadline, and the team must decide between conducting a small number of in-depth sessions or a larger number of shorter sessions. The goal is to identify the most critical usability issues. What is the best approach to minimize the risk of missing critical issues?

   • AConduct a small number of in-depth sessions to gain deep insights into user behavior.
   • BConduct a pilot test to determine the optimal number of sessions and tasks.
   • CUse a mixed approach: conduct a few in-depth sessions first to identify potential issues, then follow up with shorter sessions to validate and prioritize them.
   • DConduct a larger number of shorter sessions to cover more participants and tasks.
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